Chapter 48 Crisis! The Angry Dragon Gang Is Coming
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"The Dragon Gang?"
Chen Xiuwu's face also changed, and his expression became extremely solemn.
The Jiaolong Gang has always been the overlord of several counties along the Anjiang River. They have monopolized the shipping trade in the entire Anjiang basin. Special agreements have been signed with all the large and small families along the river.
They don't care about the goods trade of various families, even if you go overland. If you want to travel by water, you can only travel within this county. If you want to transport goods to other counties and take the Anjiang route, you must transport them through the Jiaolong Gang.
The reason why the Jiaolong Gang is so domineering is also related to his backstage. It is said, just said, that there is a royal prince behind the Jiaolong Gang. Moreover, the leader of the Jiaolong Gang is also a famous monk in the Purple Mansion Realm.
Overall, the strength of the Jiaolong Gang is no less than that of a fifth-grade Zifu family.
However, the Jiaolong Gang also has a lot of restrictions, that is, their business can only be limited to Anjiang, and must be bounded by the entrance of the East China Sea.
It stands to reason.
According to the agreement between the Jiaolong Gang and various aristocratic families, the Chen family's fleet in Donggang has no breach of contract in helping the in-law alliance transport goods. After all, the Chen family's river fleet would at most dock at Changning Guandu in Changningwei, and then be transported and sold throughout the county by the Qian family's Land Chamber of Commerce.
However, the business of in-law alliance is flourishing, and there are many valuable best-sellers among them. The Jiaolong Gang, which has always been somewhat domineering, has long been greedy for this piece of fat.
Several negotiations with the in-law alliance were met with resistance and opposition from the in-law alliance. Because of this matter, the Jiaolong Gang has always held a grudge, and has had several frictions and collisions with Chen's river boat team in Anjiang.
It's just that both sides have concerns, and for the time being they are just at the stage of finding faults and talking.
But this time, the river boats of the Jiaolong Gang actually sailed to the outskirts of Donggang, looking like they were trying to enter Donggang. Naturally, it has violated the agreements with the aristocratic families everywhere.
After all, the location of Donggang happens to be the mouth of the East China Sea.
No wonder.
Chen Xiuwu and Chen Fanghua's expressions became so heavy.
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at the same time.
The three river ships flying the flags of the angry dragons were not transport ships of the Dragon Gang. Rather, they are combat ships specially designed for rapid attack, patrol, etc.
The dragon gang members on the boat were dressed in red and black attire, with spirit fish skin tanned inner body and carefully made water support, with water thorns or short blades hanging on their waists, and holding crossbows in their hands. Ranged weapons.
All of them have bright eyes and long breaths. They are obviously elite gang members specializing in ship and water battles. Those with the weakest strength also have the third level of Qi Refining Realm, and generally have the fourth or fifth level of cultivation.
There are even elites on the sixth and seventh levels, and captains on the eighth and ninth levels.
And every angry dragon warship is guarded by a leader from the Lingtai realm.
Even one of the Furious Dragon warships that specializes in fighting can suppress an ordinary ninth-grade family. If all three ships come out at the same time, even the eighth-grade aristocratic families will not dare to confront them.
Moreover, the Furious Dragon Warship is also good at water combat, and everyone in the gang is good at water combat. How dare you go against an ordinary merchant ship?
At the bow of the angry dragon warship at the head, stood a middle-aged man. The man was wearing a set of soft armor made of high-grade ferocious animal skins. His head was shaved cleanly, and from his left eye There is also a deep scar at the corner of his mouth, which looks ferocious and fierce.
Even the two leaders of the Lingtai Realm behind him were holding their breaths and concentrating, not daring to take a breath for a moment.
This bald man with a scar is none other than Zhao Wuqing, the "One-eyed Jiao", one of the famous masters of the Heavenly Realm in the Jiaolong Gang.
Zhao Qingqing was originally a child of an ordinary eighth-grade family in a certain county. He had achieved great success in studying and practicing martial arts since he was a child. He was raised by his family as a celestial being and had high hopes for the future. In addition, he was accompanied by a distant cousin who was his childhood sweetheart.
Logically speaking, Zhao Qingqing's life should be happy and fulfilling.
It's a pity that there are unforeseen circumstances.
For some unknown reason, he suddenly suffered from a strange disease. The meridians throughout his body were blocked and blocked, making it impossible for him to circulate his profound energy, refine his energy and blood, and strengthen his body.
His cultivation level was declining day by day, and due to his inability to refine Qi and blood, he accumulated essence, and his body continued to gain weight. From a handsome young man, he gradually turned into a fat man who couldn't even walk a few steps without breathing.
The family took him everywhere to seek medical treatment but could not get it, and gradually gave up on him.
His childhood sweetheart's distant cousin also gradually distanced himself from him and fell in love with a seventh-grade direct descendant.
Zhao Wuqing ran away from home in grief and despair, and then had a bumpy journey until he accidentally met the leader of the Jiaolong Gang - Fanjiang Longlong Wuji.
Speaking of which, Long Wuji can be regarded as a generation of wizards who are knowledgeable about the past and the present.
After seeing that Zhao Qingqing's "illness" should be a side effect of awakening a special bloodline constitution, he searched for a profound body tempering technique, and personally used it to clear his meridians and lay the foundation for him over a long period of time.
Soon Zhao Wuqing got rid of the "illness" and his cultivation began to improve by leaps and bounds. At the same time, he abandoned his original name and changed his name to Zhao Wuqing, drawing a clear line with his original name.
From then on, Zhao Wuqing followed Long Wuji closely and gradually grew into a powerful member of the Jiaolong Gang. Just because he has always been cruel and ruthless, and has always been Long Wuji's most loyal dog.
Therefore, even within the Jiaolong Gang, many gang members fear him more than respect him.
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At the intersection of the sea water and the river, the Furious Dragon Warship sailed against the wind and waves.
At the same time that Chen Fanghua's caravan discovered the Nujiao battleship. Zhao Qingqing and his party also discovered the fleet of Chen Fanghua and others.
"The Commander-in-Chief."
A man with eyes like a hawk, Lu Jinyi, said, "Judging from the flags and queues of that caravan, it should be Chen's newly expanded Hundred Islands Caravan."
"Hundred Islands Caravan?" Zhao Wuqing narrowed his eyes slightly, "It seems that Chen's business is getting bigger and bigger. There are five large merchant ships in the Baidao Guard's direction."
"Yes, as the Chen family has grown stronger and stronger, it has overwhelmed the Jiang family and the Li family, the two ninth-grade families in Donggang." Lu Jinyi said, "They have occupied 90% of Donggang. trade share, and more than 30% of the freight within the Baidaowei range."
Lu Jinyi is the commander of the Jiaolong Gang's "Jiaolong Commercial Bank Branch" stationed in Changning Guard, so he naturally knows everything about Changning Guard's affairs. That's right, "Jiaolong Trading Company" is the name of the company officially registered by the Jiaolong Gang with the government.
This is similar to those similar "organizations" on earth, which are usually named so-and-so companies, and they always have the same purpose.
"Thirty percent, Jie Jie." Zhao Qingqing gave a cruel smile and said with greed in his eyes, "The Chen family in Donggang is not even a seventh-grade family. With the name of the Changning Wei in-law alliance and the Tantai family in the East China Sea, Appetite is actually They are so domineering and greedy, and they are not afraid of bursting their stomachs. No wonder, the Donggang Jiang family and the Li family are willing to transfer their share of the Donggang port to our Jiaolong Gang."
"Lu Jinyi, send the order to intercept this caravan."
Lu Jinyi's expression changed and he said hurriedly: "Commander, I heard that the deputy commander of this caravan is Chen Xiuwu, the current eldest son of the Chen family. This boy is the nephew of Wang Shouzhe of the Wang family of Changning."
Although Wang Shouzhe is not a Heavenly Realm monk, his position in Changning Guard is extremely prominent, and even several Heavenly Realm monks from other aristocratic families are willing to be at his disposal.
It is precisely because of him that all the major families in Changningwei have become almost monolithic.
However, the reason why I use "almost" is that naturally not every aristocratic family will be convinced by the Wang family. There are always small aristocratic families that have suffered suppression and losses due to the rise of the Wang family's in-law alliance.
For example, the Jiang family and the Li family in Donggang usually dare to be angry but dare not speak out. However, once he had the opportunity, he climbed into the large force of Jiaolong Gang.
"Wang Shouzhe?" Zhao Qingqing curled his lips, chuckled and snorted, "It was him who refused to give up any advantage when negotiating with our Jiaolong Gang several times before, right? A mere Lingtai Realm family leader, relying on the Zifu Academy Some people think they are the overlord of one party."
"First capture this caravan and capture the young patriarch of the Chen family alive." Zhao Qingqing's one-eyed scar smiled ferociously and trembled, "Then, we will talk to Wang Shouzhe about our Jiaolong Gang's intention to settle in Donggang. Previously our Jiaolong Gang The gang’s strategy is too polite to that of Wang Shouzhe. He is just a powerful person in this place, but he gives him some color, and he really thinks that our Jiaolong Gang is a fool."
Although Lu Jinyi felt that it was quite inappropriate, he felt that the commander-in-chief seemed to underestimate Wang Shouzhe. However, he knew better what kind of temper Zhao Wuqing had. Once he disobeyed him, the consequences would be extremely serious.
Immediately, he gave the order: "The commander-in-chief has ordered that all the Furious Dragon warships attack, and the target is the Chen merchant fleet."
Semaphores wave flags.
The three Furious Dragon battleships were dispatched in unison, forming a "Zigzag" formation, and attacked the five merchant ships like a pack of wolves.
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"Are the Jiaolong Gang crazy? Are they so audacious to attack and kill my merchant ship outside our Donggang port?" Chen Fanghua suddenly changed his expression and said, "Hurry, ask for help from Donggang."
Merchant ships also have armed forces. In addition to Chen Fanghua, who is in Lingtai, there are also more than ten or twenty Qi Refining Realm generals or clansmen. In addition, there are a total of six to seven hundred ordinary shipwrights and sailors.
It is easy to deal with some unorganized small-scale pirates, casual cultivators, or third- and fourth-order ferocious beasts. But if it were to face the Furious Dragon Battleship that the Jiaolong Gang specialized in fighting, it would not be enough.
Following Chen Fanghua's order.
"Bang bang bang!"
Fireworks were released into the sky one after another, even in the bright daylight, they still lit up half of the sky red.
at the same time.
Five huge merchant ships began to turn around and sail towards Donggang Port. It's just that due to the design of this type of giant merchant ships, they are large and round in size and can carry more cargo, and their steering and speed are quite clumsy.
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"You still want to run away?" Zhao Qingqing sneered, "You are so stupid, do you think our Jiaolong Gang is vegetarian?"
"Zhengzhengzheng!"
At the bow of the Nujiao battleship, several large ship-borne bed crossbows took the lead in showing off their power, and the sharp arrows of the bed crossbows with thick arms roared and flew away. These bed crossbows are made of spiritual wood and have high-level ferocious beast sinews as strings. Their power far exceeds the bed crossbows on earth.
They are usually involved in large-scale battles or defending cities, and are quite effective in fighting against the beast tide.
The power of one shot would probably be able to pierce through even a third-level ferocious beast. After dozens of shots were fired at the same time, even the fifth-level ferocious beast did not dare to withstand it.
In addition, it is quite effective in ship battles. After all, the ship is slow and the target is huge.
One of the rounds hit a boatman on the deck, piercing the deck with him and his body.
"The damn Angry Dragon Gang!"
The young and energetic Chen Xiuwu's lungs were about to explode with anger, "Counterattack, counterattack, counterattack with some of the ship-borne divine cannons sent by my uncle for trial use."
Following his order.
The generals moved upon hearing the news. On one side of the merchant ship's flagship, the thick tarpaulin was torn open, revealing several giant cannons made of fine iron. They have been fixed to the side of the ship, but the muzzle can be adjusted by a winch.
These powerful cannons carefully developed by the Wang family were drawn by Wang Shouzhe based on his imagination and a small amount of theoretical knowledge, and then slowly explored and crafted by the few low-level weapon refiners that the family had always supported, and they were gradually forged. The prototype of the powerful cannon.
They are very powerful, but very clumsy. It weighs several thousand kilograms, making it difficult for even a Lingtai realm monk to move it.
The reason why Wang Shouzhe has been spending resources to point out the basic technology of "Shenwei Cannon" is because its technical threshold is very low. Mainly because Ping'an Town is located on the outside side. Once an animal tide occurs, it will be the first disaster area to bear the brunt.
He has never forgotten how difficult it was for the Wang family to resist the tide of beasts. Even if there was no civil strife, Wang's losses would not be small that time.
What's more, it was just a tide of beasts led by fifth-order ferocious beasts. What if it was a tide of sixth-order or even seventh-order ferocious beasts?
There is no doubt that the Shenwei Cannon has the lowest research and development threshold and is one of the most cost-effective weapons to fight against the beast tide. Of course, if you want to use it to defeat the monks in the heavenly realm, that would be nonsense. They move around in the sky regardless of consumption, but they are much more flexible than fighter jets.
Like the bed crossbow, the divine cannon is also very suitable for shipboard use. Wang Shouzhe also has considerable expectations and ambitions for the expansion of sea areas.
The generals who control the powerful cannon have already undergone preliminary training, although their movements are clumsy due to nervousness. But their victory lies in their great strength. Even if they are just Qi Refining Realm monks, their strength is not comparable to that of people on earth.
With the winch turning, they quickly adjusted their position. Strictly follow the previous tutorial, light the fire, and fire off the cannon.
A huge solid iron ball exploded out.
However, due to the rough tide, it is not as simple as on the shore. The first two powerful cannons fired iron balls weighing dozens of kilograms, which hit the water and caused huge splashes.
But even so, it frightened everyone in the Jiaolong Gang. What is that thing? It is much more powerful than a bed crossbow?
The third divine cannon was lucky. The iron ball hit the deck in a parabola at high speed. After the deck was shattered, it bounced forward. The bodies of the two Qi Refining Realm accomplices were severely smashed in the path of its beating, breaking into several pieces... The iron ball dragged a series of flesh and blood and shattered pieces, smashed the stern side of the ship, and fell Falling into the sea.
All of a sudden!
There was silence on the Angry Dragon Battleship, and the faces of the gang members and commanders turned pale. What the hell is that? It can actually smash people into pieces...
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